Non-Drug Treatments for ADHD

Using diet, exercise, vitamins and other non-medical therapies to manage attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD)

• Daytrana Patch 101: ADHD Medication Q&A
  Many children with ADHD use the Daytrana patch to treat... more »
• ADHD Medication: Say No to Side Effects
  Find the right ADHD medication for you or your child... more »
• ADHD Medication 101: Attention Deficit Treatment Advice
  Use your ADHD medication safely and effectively with these five... more »
• Taking a Vacation from ADHD Medications
  Going off ADHD medication is not uncommon. How you approach... more »
• Ritalin: Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Medications
  The most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD - and also... more »
• 7 Rules for Using ADHD Medications Safely
  7 ways to maximize the benefits of ADHD medications for... more »
• ADD Drugs: Safe While Pregnant or Nursing?
  Can your ADD medication harm your developing fetus? Can it... more »

• The ADHD Medication Bias
  I sensed that this doctor has an underlying bias: a... more »

• How Strattera Affects Your Child's Growth
  "Is slowed growth a side effect of the ADHD medication... more »
• Why Does My Son's Doctor Want to Take Him Off ADHD Medication?
  "My 21-year-old son's ADHD medication is effective in treating his... more »
• Can I Request a Higher Dose of My ADHD Medicine?
  "I think I need a higher dose of the stimulant... more »
• My ADHD Son Has Been Giving Adderall to Friends
  "My attention deficit 17-year-old has been giving his Adderall to... more »
• Mixing Medications: Stimulants and Nonstimulants
  "My son was prescribed Strattera. We didn't see much effect... more »
• Mixing Medications: Over-the-Counter and Stimulants
  "My child takes medication for ADHD. Is it safe to... more »
• Mixing Medications: Valium and ADHD Stimulants
  "My daughter will have surgery soon and the surgeon prescribed... more »
• Differences in Stimulant Medications
  "What are the differences among various brands and forms of... more »
• When ADHD Medicine Is Ineffective
  "We've tried every ADHD medication on the market, but every... more »
• Accidental Overdose
  "What if I accidentally took two of my long-acting stimulant... more »

• Dexedrine: ADHD Medication FAQ
  Dexedrine was the original ADHD medication. It is still prescribed... more »
• Adderall: ADHD Medication FAQ
  Answers to your questions about treating ADHD with Adderall: side... more »
• Ritalin: ADHD Medication FAQ
  Ritalin (methylphenidate) is the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD... more »
• Concerta: ADHD Medication FAQ
  Answers to your questions about treating ADHD with Concerta: side... more »
• FAQ About ADHD Medications
  Everything you need to know about starting an ADHD medication... more »
• ADHD Meds for Nursing Moms: Is It Safe?
  Thinking about breastfeeding while on ADHD medication? Use this safety... more »
• Treatment for Adults with ADHD
  Doctors once thought ADHD disappeared when the child became an... more »
• Can Addicts Safely Take ADHD Meds?
  What you need to know about treating ADHD when you... more »
• Children on Methylphenidate Less Likely to Abuse Drugs
  Treating children with stimulant medications may decrease the chances of... more »

• Availability of Meds - Focalin XR
  Hi Everyone, I'm at the end of my rope. My... more »
• Has any doctor treated like this before?
  So after a few months on Concerta i decided that... more »
• Focalin XR while sick?
  My 5.5 year old son has been taking 10mg Focalin... more »
• Intuniv (Guanfacine)-Any experiences Out There?
  We just started my 9 y.o. son on Intuniv yesterday... more »
• Generic Strattera?
  Does anyone know if Strattera is available as a generic?... more »
• Tenex
  Has anyone had any success w/Tenex used for their ADHD... more »

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